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RFM4000 Models for winter Runway Friction testing

RFM4000X Runway Friction Meter Special Runway Friction software Portable thermal printer included Wireless PC interface and Profile© for Windows software SD flash memory card USB port and 3 RS232 ports Built in 10Hz GPS and Rate Gyros Air temperature included via OBDII Air and surface temperature sensors available Complies with FAA standards Automatically saves report to web server	RFM4000 Runway Friction Meter Special Runway Friction software Portable thermal printer included Profile© for Windows software SD flash memory card USB port and 1 RS232 port Complies with FAA standards Saves report to web server through laptop
$4345.00	$2995.00

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Features:

• Fully approved by the FAA in Airport Winter Safety and Operations, Appendix 3 & 4, Performance Standards for Decelerometers.
• Prints out test results as required in Appendix 5 par 3a, 3b & 3d.
• Comes with portable thermal micro printer.
• Wireless transmission via Bluetooth (RFM4000X model only) or optional modem to unattended PC or printer.
• Automatically saves friction report to web sever for instant internet access to reports. (RFM4000X model only)
• Accelerometer, power supply and computer system self contained in one module to insure easy installation and operation.
• NiMH rechargeable batteries for portability.
• Vehicle does not need to come to a complete stop to calculate runway friction.
• ABS compatible, however FAA requires that the ABS be disabled during testing.
• Easy mounting kit provided to prevent false reading due to bounce or ambient vibration.
• Angular rate sensor rejects run if vehicle over rotates or spins out. (RFM4000X model only)
• Tri axis accelerometer calculates corrected friction value if vehicle yaws.
• Apply brakes for only one second to measure Runway Friction (mu).
• Sample rate 100 Hz.
• 360° magnetometer (compass) built-in to help identify runway heading. (RFM4000X model only)
• GPS option with the ability to help verify runway location after upload. (RFM4000X model only)
• Surface and ambient air temperature recorded with each test (optional). (RFM4000X model only)
• Easily programmable for proper identification of all runways and taxiways.
• Does all calculations for required averaging by 3 tests per zone and 9 tests per runway.
• Automatically sorts runway zones.
• Archives up to 700 runs before uploading.  Stores 9,999 runs.
• PC interface and Profile© 5 Graphic Software.
• Two RJ45 quick connectors for optional surface and ambient temperature sensors. (RFM4000X model only)
• Graphic display 128x 64 dot EL backlit LCD.  Displays in Imperial or Metric units.
• 16 key EL backlit keypad.
• Easy upload via USB port, SD card or Bluetooth (RFM4000X model only).
• Built-in levels included to eliminate pitch and roll error.
• One year parts and labor warranty.  One day service guaranteed,  excluding shipping time.
• Dimensions without mounting brackets 6 ¾ in wide, 3 ½ in high, 4 in deep. Weight 2 pounds.

 

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Typical printout

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VERICOM RFM4000

 

Airport = MSP
Op Name = Joe
Op ID = 87654321
Report Time = 11:03am
Report Date = 10/09/01

Run	RW	Zone	FN %	Time
1	9L	Touch	22	15:50
2	9L	Touch	27	15:51
3	9L	Touch	24	15:51
4	9L	Mid	28	15:51
5	9L	Mid	27	15:52
6	9L	Mid	26	15:52
7	9L	Roll	26	15:53
8	9L	Roll	24	15:53
9	9L	Roll	26	15:53
10	20	Touch	31	15:55
11	20	Touch	30	15:56
12	20	Touch	30	15:56
13	20	Mid	29	15:58
14	20	Mid	28	15:59
15	20	Mid	30	15:59
16	20	Roll	32	16:01
17	20	Roll	31	16:01
18	20	Roll	31	16:01

Runway = 9L
Touchdown friction = 24
Midpoint friction = 27
Rollout friction = 26
RunWay friction = 26

Runway = 20
Touchdown friction = 30
Midpoint friction = 29
Rollout friction = 31
RunWay friction = 29

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